Join Rob Dyer, one of Grant UK’s Technical Sales Support Engineers, who talks to Damon Blakemore, of Blakemore Renewables, to discuss the important role that controls play in an air source heat pump system. During this episode, Rob and Damon talk about the different types of heat pump systems, load compensation and the heating curve, and the ways a heat pump controller can positively or negatively affect a system. Damon also shares insight into some of his recent heat pump installations and installing Grant’s Aerona Smart Controller.  What’s discussed:  S-Plan and Open Loop air sou ..read more

Join Terry Townend, Area Sales Manager at Grant UK, as he welcomes Griff Thomas from GTEC and Jez Climas from City Plumbing Supplies to discuss how the heat pump sector will achieve the installation targets set for the coming years. Terry, Griff and Jez discuss the opportunities and challenges around upscaling air source heat pump installations for heating engineers and merchants.  What’s discussed:  Government targets and legislation Boiler Upgrade Scheme and MCS Heat pump training for installers Useful resources: Grant UK supply the award winning Aerona³ R32 air source heat pump ..read more

Join Matthew Beales, Regional Sales Manager at Grant UK, and Rob Muldoon from the Mind Your Head Podcast as they talk about the important subject of mental health and wellbeing in the heating sector and wider construction industry. Matthew and Rob openly discuss the stresses faced by professionals working in these sectors as well the support available. What’s discussed:  Common worries and stresses for heating professionals Personal experiences and the importance of talking Resources available to support mental wellbeing Useful resources: A wide range of help and support is available ..read more

Join Matthew Beales, Regional Sales Manager at Grant UK, who talks to Paul Williams from Homely and Neil Sawers, Commercial Technical Manager at Grant UK, to discuss Homely optimisation controls and their compatibility with Grant Aerona³ R32 air source heat pumps. During this episode, Matt, Paul and Neil discuss the heat pump controls and their role in setting up and managing an efficient heat pump system.  What’s discussed:  An introduction to Homely Optimisation controls and the core features of Homely Installing Homely with Grant Aerona³ R32 heat pumps Useful resources: To help ..read more

Join Matthew Beales, Regional Sales Manager at Grant UK, as he interviews one of the leading female figures in the sustainable heating sector – Emma Morris, Underfloor Heating and Renewables Sales Consultant at E. Tupling distributors. In this episode, Matthew chats with Emma to learn more about her career, some of the challenges she has faced and her outlook on the industry in the years to come.  What’s discussed:  Emma’s career so far – how it started & a typical day in her current role A look at the heating sector – what has changed & what needs to change Working towards ..read more

Join Helen Rishworth, Content and Communications Manager at Grant UK, along with Stuart McWhinnie and Steve Burton from Grant UK’s in-house Design and Specification Team as they talk about all things relating to underfloor heating. Stuart and Steve discuss the features and benefits of underfloor heating systems as well as exploring the key factors relating to designing and installing this type of heat emitter.  What’s discussed:  The benefits of an underfloor heating system The different types of UFH – traditional screeded, low profile & dry solutions The key considerations whe ..read more

In this episode, part of Series II of the Net Zero Heating Show, Kevin Ellis, Grant UK’s Renewables Sales Manager, is joined by Steve Alldritt, Technical Director for the City Plumbing Energy Efficiency Team, and Jack McGovern, Managing Director of Lincolnshire installation company The Glow Group Ltd, to discuss the challenges and opportunities in the heating sector.  What’s discussed:  Key changes in the heating sector in recent years Looking ahead with low carbon heating – education, infrastructure & 2025 In-depth perspectives from a merchant and an installer Useful resourc ..read more

This episode explores a selection of common myths and misconceptions about air source heat pumps. Kevin Ellis, Renewables Sales Manager at Grant UK, picks up this conversation with Roly Gurner from Oceanair Distribution and Neil Sawers, Grant UK’s Commercial Technical Manager, who discuss the facts when it comes to heat pump technology.  What’s discussed:  Heat pumps’ suitability for new and existing homes Heat pump installation and running costs Maintaining heat pumps – servicing & lifespan Useful resources: For support specifying and designing heat pump systems, please visi ..read more

Join Matthew Beales, Regional Sales Manager at Grant UK, Rich Cartwright, Director and Innovator at Heat Engineer Software Ltd, and Neil Sawers, Grant UK’s Commercial Technical Manager, to explore the retrofit market, discussing the energy saving measures existing housing stock can adopt as well as looking at heat pump and hybrid solutions for retrofit installations. What’s discussed:  Insulating our homes and reducing heat loss Retrofit heat pump installations – what to remember Hybrid technologies & their opportunities  Useful resources: Grant UK deliver a range of resource ..read more

In this first episode of the Net Zero Heating Show, Grant UK’s Renewables Sales Manager, Kevin Ellis, is joined by Tim Pollard, Principal of Pollard and Pollard consultancy, and Patrick Wheeler, Director of VitoEnergy and Heat Geek, to discuss the Government’s strategy to decarbonise home heating. They discuss the challenges and opportunities presented by the Heat and Buildings Strategy as well as exploring the important role installer training will play in order to deliver Government targets for heat pump installations. What’s discussed: Is the Government’s strategy achievable and does it g ..read more